Four Lakes and Inka Bridge – Q’eswachaka

Tour to the Four Lagoons and Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge

In the morning, we’ll pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco and begin our journey heading southeast by bus. Along the way, we’ll pass through several traditional Andean towns, including:

Huasao, known for its spiritual healers,

Oropesa, famous for its traditional bread,

Huacarpay, home to a scenic lagoon,

Andahuaylillas, featuring the iconic “Sistine Chapel of the Andes,”

and Urcos, with its tranquil lagoon.

We then continue to Chuquicahuana, where we start ascending toward our first main stop: Pomacanchi Lagoon. Surrounded by highland grasslands and medicinal plants, this area supports diverse wildlife, including native and migratory birds.
Our next destination is the stunning Acopia Lagoon, known for its vibrant turquoise-green waters that reflect the surrounding mountain peaks. Along the way, you’ll witness local farmers working their fields using traditional Inca tools.

At the highest point of the route, we reach a panoramic viewpoint, offering a breathtaking view of all four interconnected lagoons. From there, we descend, stopping at the remaining two lagoons to complete the Four Lagoons Circuit.

After this peaceful nature experience, we continue toward our highlight of the day: Q’eswachaka, the last remaining Inca suspension bridge.

Q’eswachaka Inca Bridge

Spanning 33 meters in length and 1.2 meters in width, and suspended 26 meters above the Apurímac River, this remarkable bridge is entirely handwoven from natural ichu grass by local communities — just as the Incas did centuries ago. Still in use today, Q’eswachaka remains a vital cultural and transportation link and offers visitors a unique opportunity to cross a living piece of Inca engineering. The surrounding canyon is considered one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Peru.

We finish the experience and return to Cusco via Combapata